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Jane James |
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"Nothing to Fear", 670mm x 175mm x 175mm, Etched Aluminium SCUBA cylinder (both sides shown above),
Market value: $2600
"Nothing to Fear" is one of a series of works on marine conservation issues. The pieces are made from condemned SCUBA cylinders, which are polished and etched. |
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Artist Statement |
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Nothing to Fear" was inspired by the documentary "Sharkwater" by filmmaker Rob Stewart.
As a diver, it has been my privilege to spend many hours with these magnificent animals, and so for me, I know they are indeed nothing to fear. Hammerheads probably embody the 'alien, scary' shark for a lot of people, despite the fact that there are no reported attacks by this species.
The ghostly images of the schooling sharks represent the fact that unless we take action against the practice of finning, there will indeed be nothing to fear, as shark populations have declined by 90% over the past 50 years.
The condemned cylinder represents our failure to act, and stands as a monument to a vanishing species."
Currently living and working in Brisbane, Australia, Jane received her degree in Fine Art from the University of Tasmania. Jane has a lifelong involvement with the sea and marine conservation and is an exhibiting member of the Australian Society of Marine Artists.
With work held in private collections internationally, Jane has won many awards for her work both in Australia and overseas.
She travels teaching Marine Art, and tutors at both the Brisbane Institute of Art and Queensland University of Technology. |
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Education |
1986 University of Tasmania
School of Art
Bachelor of Fine Art, majoring in Graphic Design
Faculty of Education
Diploma of Education
1993 University of Tasmania
School of Art
Accepted for entry to Graduate Diploma in Furniture Design |
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Exhibitions |
1998 Fiji Arts Society - Suva, Fiji
1998 Bourbon Bluez (Solo) - Suva, Fiji
1999 Fiji Arts Society - Suva, Fiji
2000 Fiji Arts Society - Suva, Fiji
2002 Australian Society of Marine Artists National Exhibition - Brisbane, Australia
2005 Australian Society of Marine Artists National Exhibition - Mosman Gallery, Australia
2005 Joint Exhibition - Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney, Australia
2006 ANL Maritime Art Prize - Melbourne, Australia
2006 Australian Society of Marine Artists National Exhibition - Maritime Museum, Queensland
2008 " Pure Passion" Centre for Art, Brisbane Grammar School
2008 - Tutors Exhibition, Gallery Nona, Brisbane Institute of Art
2008 - "The Relationship Between Humanity & The Sea" ANL Maritime Art Prize - Melbourne
2009 - "Marine Visions" Retrospect Gallery, Byron Bay, New South Wales
2009 - Sunshine Coast Art Prize, Caloundra Regional Gallery, Caloundra |
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Prizes |
1995 Gold PICA Award for Graphic Design - Annual Reports
1995 Awarded Gold PICA Plaque - Best overall entry - Graphic Design
1998 First Prize - ANZ / Fiji Art Society Exhibition
1999 First Prize - ANZ / Fiji Art Society Exhibition
2000 Second Prize - ANZ / Fiji Art Society Exhibition
2005 Runner-up - Peoples' Choice Award - Australian Society of Marine Artists National Exhibition
2006 Peoples' Choice Award - Australian Society of Marine Artists National Exhibition
2009 First Prize - Fine Art and Sculpure, "Marine Visions" Byron Underwater Festival |
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Australian Sea Heritage 88/89 2007 -
Sydney Maritime Museum |
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